Registered Nurse Band 5

An exciting, substantive opportunity has arisen within the Neurosurgery Service line at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust for a Band 5 Registered Nurse.

Erme Ward is a 29-bedded neurosurgical ward and forms the South West Neurosurgical Centre. We have a recognised Level 1 area within the ward, caring for acutely unwell patients following trauma, those stepping down from Neuro ICU and patients who have had prolonged or complex surgery. The ward is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team of nurses, health care assistants and allied health professionals, caring for a range of emergency and elective patients undergoing a variety of neurosurgical procedures.

You should be a registered nurse with some experience in an acute care setting. You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner. The successful candidate will have recent, up-to-date evidence of development. In return our experienced team provides a friendly supportive and progressive environment with a strong commitment to induction, preceptorship and continual education with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

‘Relocation package may be available’.

Under the direction of the Nurse-in-Charge you will co-ordinate, and deliver effective quality nursing care by assessing the needs, planning, implementing & evaluating the care for a group of patients.

Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Following a period of Preceptorship take responsibility for the supervision of Health Care Assistants and other learners.

Whether you are bringing past neurosurgical experience or wanting to gain experience of working in a busy department as part of a Major Trauma Centre, we really do want to hear from you. We value the personal skills, experience and qualities that every member of staff brings, creating a diverse, knowledgeable and supportive team. If you are passionate about patient care and making a difference then we want to hear from you.

You’ll work alongside an experienced team of Consultants, doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, neurosurgical nurses and healthcare assistants as well as a dedicated therapy team which is based on the ward in a purpose built rehabilitation gym

We are a forward thinking department with an emphasis on staff development, we have 2 Clinical Educators based in the department who deliver up to date training for all your learning needs. There is also access to CPD funding at University level so there is always something new to learn.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.

Reporting and documenting all relevant nursing/patient needs, communicating changes with other health care professionals in the multi-disciplinary team with ongoing responsibility for patient care as they occur.

Engaging and interacting with carers and family, encouraging them to be actively involved in patient’s care planning as outlined in ward / unit philosophy.

Maintain good relationships between all members of staff, thus developing professionalism through the unit.

Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Work in partnership with the patient and family and other health care professionals in the care planning.

Accept responsibility; be aware and able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to both by self and colleagues, and to challenge staff about their location.

Ensure carers/family and visitors are aware of policies, standard/guidelines relevant to the patients care or clinical are

Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area and advise patient’s family and/or significant others in health promotion issues.

Demonstrating and undertaking evidence-based practice playing an active part in the introduction of this evidence to improve patient centred care.

Assisting other clinical areas within the trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand.

Supervising and directing Health Care Assistants with their daily workload.

Communicating with patients, relatives and outside agencies as appropriate, within

the confines of the Data Protection Act and Patient Confidentiality.

Implementing and sharing good infection control practice.

Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met.